GREAT OUTDOORS Afton State Park winter yurt camping, photo by Minnevangelist GO WINTER CAMPING IN A YURT As the weather gets chillier, consider camping in a yurt. These round, canvas-covered structures are hidden gems of the Minnesota State Park system. You’ll fi nd them at Afton and Glendalough state parks , and Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area . Yurts are kind of like tents, but more stable, and warmer. Modeled after the mobile homes used by nomadic groups in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, the yurts available at Minnesota state parks are insulated, with wood fl oors and windows. Each yurt has bunk beds, an interior wood-burning stove (with complimentary wood provided in the winter) and a locker to protect your belongings. In addition to being great places to hike and snowshoe, Afton and Glendalough state parks groom trails for cross-country skiing, and Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area off ers winter fat biking on its popular mountain bike trails. Hiking Great River Bluff s State Park, Winona, photo by Zane Spang Roasting marshmallows over a campfi re, photo by Roy Son Mississippi River overlook at Great River Bluff s State Park, photo by Zane Spang Prep for your next camping trip with some locally made gear from brands like Duluth Pack, Red Wing Shoe Co. and more. ExploreMinnesota.com/MadeinMN # ONLYIN MN | 33 MADE IN MINNESOTA GEAR
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